Kirktoun Cottage – Home 5139886 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Kirktoun Cottage – Home 5139886
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 3 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Kirktoun is a delightful cottage, situated on the edge of Duffus village, on family run Duffus Estate. Originally built for the Estate's housekeeper and gardener, Kirktoun is now perfect for couples or families. Surrounded by fields and woodland, it is an ideal haven to escape to with open country views from every window. Within walking distance of Duffus with its post office, shop and play park, you can be as relaxed or active as you feel. Kirktoun's spacious sitting room has a lovely restored open fire (with complementary logs from the Estate), perfect for cosy evenings in. There is a beautiful fitted kitchen, along with a separate dining room - ideal for long, leisurely dinners with friends or family. Kirktoun has a good sized, private garden; part of which is enclosed - useful for containing children or the dog! You might also be lucky enough to spot some of our resident red squirrels which live in the woods behind Kirktoun. The patio area is great for summer BBQs or sipping wine whilst watching the sun set on those long, light summer evenings we are blessed to get up here in Moray.
Duffus Estate has a network of paths, many of which can be accessed directly from Kirktoun. Whilst you are out you might see roe deer, red squirrels, hare or even some of our abundant birdlife - woodpeckers, partridge etc. The local woods are also home to a host of wild flowers. Spring time is especially impressive due to the grand displays of snowdrops followed by daffodils and primroses. Close by are the glorious beaches of the Moray Firth with its resident dolphin population, golf courses galore, cliff top and forest walks, the Speyside whisky trail and many historic castles such as Brodie Castle and Cawdor Castle - this oft overlooked area of Scotland really has plenty for everyone.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
- Up to 2 dogs permitted. We kindly ask that dogs are kept out of the bedrooms, off all the furniture and any mess in the garden is cleared up prior to departure
Thanks :-)
About the owner
Caroline D.
Tourist License
MO-00111-F
- Average reply time:
- 27 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 50 reviews
Excellent
50 reviews
- Excellent
- 43
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Super cottage for a family break”
We had a wonderful long weekend at Kirktoun. The cottage was a lovely size for our family of four with two young children. It was really well kitted out with everything we needed in a cosy, modern cou… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. I am also pleased to hear you made good use of our local guide - it's great to know it is helpful to our guests.
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“Visit”
It was really an amazing cottage just as you would want it to be, located very nicely. The interior was beautiful just as much as it was typical. Really enjoyed my stay!
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Response from the owner I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our wee cottage. Thank you for taking the time to write a review - we put our heart and soul into our cottages and it is lovely to receive such delightful comments! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
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“Very comfortable and clean”
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kirktoun Cottage. The accommodation was perfect, very comfortable and clean. The surrounding area was stunning. We went some beautiful drives to local villages and enjoyed 2 rounds of golf at nearby Hopeman golf club. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone travelling to this area.
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your review. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Caroline
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“Kirktoun”
Ideal location. Shower pressure could be better. Great size of rooms and comfy beds. Lovely views and lots of parking.
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Response from the owner Hi there Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry you found the shower pressure too low - I wish you had brought this to our attention during your stay so we could have had an opportunity to get this looked at. However, I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of the house. Best wishes Caroline
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“Cosy, comfortable home from home.”
We have stayed at Kirktoun cottage twice and have found it to be immaculately clean, well equipped and furnished with all that you would need for a stay. It is spacious and the garden is lovely for re… More
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Response from the owner Hi there Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. We have worked very hard to implement all the new cleaning guidelines so I'm delighted to read how safe you felt in the property. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes Caroline
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“Gorgeous cottage great for kids and dogs!”
We're fairly regular visitors to Duffus and have stayed in a number of the Duffus Estate properties over the years - either as a couple, family or larger group. We'd never stayed at Kirktoun… More
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Response from the owner We were delighted to welcome your family back to Duffus Estate, this time to Kirktoun Cottage. We recently completed upgrading the cottage so it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed using the new kitchen. All the best for 2020 and hopefully we’ll get the opportunity to welcome you back to Duffus in the future. Caroline
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“Great countryside get away for a small family”
We’ve just had a perfect few days on the outskirts of the village of Duffus close to the lovely moray coast. The cottage has a lovely warm feel, in a beautiful countryside spot, well furnished … More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. I’m so happy your familt enjoyed their stay - we’ve recently completed upgrading Kirktoun so I’m delighted to hear you like the new kitchen. Best wishes for 2020 Caroline
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“Perfect country getaway”
We spent a week here over Christmas and it was a delightful spacious cottage, well kitted out with lovely scenic views. Will definitely return!
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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in Kirktoun. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes Caroline
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Spacious But Still Cosy”
Only five minutes from the centre of the village (great village shop for quick shopping) and close to Elgin, Lossiemouth and numerous pretty coastal villages and beaches, Kirktoun is a gem. Inside is … More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed using the new kitchen as well as getting out and about to eat. Happy New Year. Caroline
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Warm, spacious and peaceful but needing some TLC”
We drove up from the Midlands in a deluge of rain and it hardly stopped for the whole of our visit here. That may have accounted for our slight disappointment on arrival at Kirktoun Cottage. It just l… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Caroline (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Caroline (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Caroline (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Caroline the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Caroline (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Caroline (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Caroline (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Caroline (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Caroline (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Caroline (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Caroline (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Caroline (the owner) a message.
If Caroline (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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